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Gandhian thought on Resources:
There is enough for everybody’s need and not for anybody’s greed.
As per Mahatma Gandhi, “human beings” have to be blamed for the depletion of resources because of
- Overexploitation of resources.
- Unlimited needs of human beings.
Therefore, conservation of resources is inevitable.
Resource planning / Management
• A technique or skill for optimum utilization of resources.
• Resource planning is essential because resources are:
o Limited in nature, saving them for the future is necessary
• Resource planning is essential because resources are:
o Limited in nature, saving them for the future is necessary
o They are not only limited but also unevenly distributed over the different parts of the world.
o Essential for maintaining optimum usage of resources and protecting it from overexploitation.
CONSERVATION OF RESOURCES:
- Careful and sustainable use of resources is called the conservation of resources.
- The rate of consumption of resources increased with the increase in population.
- Wisely handling of resources may minimize the faster depleting ratios.
- Keeping in mind the needs of the future generation the development should be made.
- Striking balance between present needs and conservation for the future is called sustainable development.
Sustainable development can take place when:
- The reasons for the depletion of resources are identified.
- Wastage and excess consumption are avoided.
- Recycling of reusable resources.
- Reduce the amount of pollution.
- The environment is protected from degradation.
- Natural vegetation and wildlife are preserved.
- Usage of alternative resources is practised.
Follow '3R's: Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. It is the easiest way to conserve resources.
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